Estell Combs, was born on September 6, 1915 in Edgefield, South Ccarolia. She was the fifth of thirteen children born to Simps and Agnes Mathis. She began her early education in Edgefield and relocated to Baltimore, Md. As a young adult, she attended and graduated from frederick Douglasa High School. Later she was licensed as a Practical Nurse. "Stell,' as she was affectionately known, married Archie Combs Sr. and they were blessed with the birth of Archie Combs, Jr. better known as "Pety." Estell also had an older son, Herman Matthews, who is now deceased. In 1956 they moved from Madison Avenue to the Eight Hundred Block of Brooks Lane, the first black family to move on the street. Estell and Archie Sr. took great pride in their home. They were a very happy couple who loved to enterain and prepare good food for friends. They lived a happy and loving life until his death in 1963. Estell accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Springfield Baptist Church in Edgefield, S.C. in Baltimore, she joined the New Psalmist Baptist church under the pastorate Rev. Frederick C. Adkins. Under the current Pastor, Bishop Walter S. Thomas, she served many years in the Ever Ready Circle and she was an active member of the Division of Health Services. Estell was a stylish lady. She was meticulous in her dress and she especially liked to "Dress Up"" for church. As an employee in the Beauty Salon at Hutzlers Department Store, she had exposure to the latest fashions. She worked in the Salon until her retirement. She was caring and giving to all the neighborhood children and took time to know them and love them. She was witty down-to-earth and could relate to anyone she met. The essence of Estell, as a giving person who always cared about someone else more than herself, is a gift from God, a royal quality that let her family and friends realize how blessed we hqave been to have her in our lives. Estell fought a long, hard fight to the end. She entered eternal rest on sunday November 2, 2008. Left to honor the blessing of Estell and to give thanks to the Lord for her life are; her loving son, Archie Combs, Jr.; five sisters, Helen Gilliam, Lula Garrett, Josphine Siebert, Julie Brown and S. emily Gilchrist; three granddaughters, Sheila Lenora Massey Anthony, Tany Combs and Ashley Combs; three great-grandchildren, Ebonie Chante and Avery Wade Massey and Jayla Estell Combs; devoted niece, Agnes Settles William daughter-in-law, Louise Tibbs; goddaughter, Barbara Earl and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family and dear friends.